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The federal government made a groundbreaking move by finalizing an official rule to ban all non-competition agreements between employers and employees. With this rule, you will be prohibited from entering most new non-compete agreements and enforcing any existing ones, except

With the new salary threshold from the US Department of Labor, millions of workers will soon be eligible for overtime pay. Starting July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will rise from $35K to $44K, and effective January 1, 2025 to

According to a new SCOTUS decision, an employer’s decision to transfer an employee to a lateral job without affecting their pay may violate federal civil rights laws. Here’s what you need to know. Overview of Case In the recent Muldrow

Finalized rules released by the EEOC will require employers to accommodate those who need time away from work or other modifications in their workplace for an abortion procedure or recovery. While the ruling will be controversial, here are some of

California is examining legislation that would allow nearly all employees to disconnect from their employer during non-working hours. If passed, the bill would be the first in the United States.  Here is what employers need to know. Requirement of New

The federal government publishes a list of dates each month to inform immigrant applicants about when to expect notification from officials to collect and submit required documentation.  Overview of What’s Happening These dates in May’s Visa Bulletin determine eligibility to

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is finalizing a new rule that allows workers to choose a union rep to accompany OSHA inspectors during a facility tour. This rep doesn’t have to be an employee, and your facility doesn’t

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that the third cycle of their certification portal will open in April, and service contractors have until July 1 to submit their required certification.  Federal contractors and subcontractors must ensure their